If it is coated I would replace the shoes. Parts America has the
the shoes and they are not expensive.
...Art
On Sun, 29 Mar 1998, Bert Palte wrote:
> Hi fellow listers,
>
> I'm requesting the wisdom of the list regarding my 1970 MGB,
> with a tube-type rear axle.
>
> Last year's mandatory safety inspection revealed a difference (35%)
> in braking capacity between L.H. and R.H. rear wheel.
>
> The car still passed the inspection, but this morning I decided to see what
> is wrong (a new inspection is coming up...).
>
> After removing the brake drum, it was obvious that there is some
> transmission oil on the brake linings, so the oil seal must have been leaking.
>
> If I've understood it correctly from the Workshop Manual, replacing the oil
> seal is realtively straightforward as long as you do not have to replace the
> bearing (tube-type axle).
>
> My question is the following:
>
> - Since there is some oil on the brake lining, is it OK to burn it off with
> a blow torch or should I replace the linings?
> - Any other suggestions that might come in handy?
>
>
> TIA
>
>
> Bert
>
>
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